How would I go about trying out for an NFL Practice Squad help me MISC

My whole dream is to just be in the NFL. Even if its less than a week, or what not. Just to say I did it. How do you try out for a practice squad. I would be estatic just making a squad for a short period of time. I played one year of highschool football, and one year of college. I was the best athlete on my college football team (D2) but left college because of family issues and don't have the resources to go back. I just turned 23 and want to tryout in the next year or two.

Here are few videos, I know I have have bad clean form, my explosion is not the best, I need better footwork. I am taking all criticism and trying to apply it to my body of work. I am not going to discredit anything that will help me. I am currently working out twice a day if not more to get better I will be updating videos frequently I can do so from this thread.

I recently tried out for two Arena Football teams and did very well at the combine. One GM of a team, said he really liked me and I had a good chance of making a team, if not now then to keep working on it. Like I said I'm not expecting a million dollar contract or anything but to be signed to a practice squad in the NFL even for a short period of time would be a dream for me.

I played semi pro football the last two years and made the all-star team twice. I led the league in sacks both years, and made national all-american team for semi-pro last year. I honestly don't think I played anywhere near my ability or even that well, but I just thought I would note that. Not trying to brag because honestly its nothing to brag about. Some semi pro teams are competitive, some are terrible. I will try to upload some clips of my play as well, I might play semi-pro this year as well still on the fence. I just feel its a waste of time because their is no coaching involved, I'm not learning any technique or anything that is important to add to my game.

I understand that but their has to be a way to get into contact with someone who can set something up, I'm sure word of mouth does wonders as well. Who would I contact, I know a few people who have NFL connections with some front office people. What steps would I have to take?

Best way would be to make it into some other league first like the AFL or CFL. You're going to need to put something on tape to show what you can do against legitimate competition. No one is gonna give you an invite based on videos of you working out. Except maybe the Rams.

A friend of mine that I used to work with was a practice squadder on and off for a few years. But he played LB at an ACC school. Went undrafted, teams would just call him randomly. I remember one time we were at work, his agent called and said "You're a Cincinnati Bengal". He left, but was back at work 2 weeks later.

See if you can make an arena team first. You said you tried out but didn't say you made it. If you can't make an arena team, you aren't making an NFL squad.

New this year there are NFL regional combines. It looks like registration is closed to all the combines except for the Chicago one. Not terribly far for you but its in less than a week. 150 to register I believe. If you do well they will invite you to the super regional combine in Detroit.

A friend of mine that I used to work with was a practice squadder on and off for a few years. But he played LB at an ACC school. Went undrafted, teams would just call him randomly. I remember one time we were at work, his agent called and said "You're a Cincinnati Bengal". He left, but was back at work 2 weeks later.

See if you can make an arena team first. You said you tried out but didn't say you made it. If you can't make an arena team, you aren't making an NFL squad.

It was a combine more than a tryout, and it wasn't padded. Also I just got invited to a All-American Game in Iowa at the UNI Dome so I'm gona play in that just found that out today supposedly alot of AFL, and CFL scouts there

I understand that but their has to be a way to get into contact with someone who can set something up, I'm sure word of mouth does wonders as well. Who would I contact, I know a few people who have NFL connections with some front office people. What steps would I have to take?

how about you ask them instead of asking people on a bodybuilding message board?

Looks like you contact teams directly for info about open tryouts or hire an agent to do it for you. I'd say to keep an open mind about trying out for Canadian or Indoor football teams too, so you can build a resume. Here is the info I found:

General Information:

Each league and their individual teams may have varying times and procedures. Some request you pay a fee, some require you to pre-register ahead of time, many require some travel, some are invitation only, etc. The CFL for example does not hold league tryouts but their teams have tryouts scheduled throughout the US. Your agent is normally the best qualified and knowledgeable person on the various leagues and their policies. If you do not have an agent you can request an agent(s) to contact you by clicking menu item, "Athletes looking for Agents", "Football" on www.prosportsgroup.com. You can possible be successful going it alone but an informed and educated agent is worth more than his fee.
Be Prepared:

Before you contact a team or league you need to make sure you meet the minimum requirements they establish. Some leagues may have an age requirement, others a minimum of a college degree or playing experience. Do not waste your time, or money, and certainly not the agents or the teams. Be informed by reading their posted web site information and instructions! Take notes, when reading the requirements. A spiral notebook purchased at any office or school supply store is more than adequate.

You are interviewing for a job so you should desire to create the most professional resume, bio, and appearance within your resources. If you want to be a professional athlete then people will need to see you as a professional. Slackers, or out of shape players are a waste of tryout organizers time. You may not get a second chance.

If you want this as bad as most claim to, get in shape, stay in shape, eat right, and be prepared! Be in shape for your position not just "IN SHAPE". Your desire and drive to win shows itself in whether you are in shape of not. This is a very competitive market place with thousands of athletes wanting to advance. Do not embarrass yourself or others who support you. There are coaches and camps that can develop a program for you prior to going to a try out. Please take advantage of them if at all possible.

For the NFL, to really get a chance you must score high at the Combine and have a qualified agent! There are "PRO" days at colleges for those not invited to the combine. Now you can find this information in one location for a small fee. " The Football Tryout Links Package".

Testing:

Testing will include most of the following, depending on the tryout: These are typically a minimum and a discussion from a professional trainer "Coach (Kevin) Cleary" is in our newsletter "Pro Sports News".

Create your player profile sheet so it is available when speaking to agents or team officials. It should be a complete as possible. Have some printed out, keep them with you in a folder, and be prepared.